Coprosma niphophila

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creeping coprosma
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Gentianales
Family: Rubiaceae
Genus: Coprosma
Species:
C. niphophila
Binomial name
Coprosma niphophila

Coprosma niphophila, the creeping coprosma, is a shrub native to Australia and the south island of New Zealand. The specific epithet (niphophila) is derived from ancient Greek meaning "snow-loving", referring to the alpine habitat of this plant.[1] The type specimen was collected near the Upper Blue Lake Cirque near Mount Kosciuszko, New South Wales.[2][3]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Coprosma niphophila". New Zealand Plant Conservation Network. Retrieved 12 September 2021.
  2. ^ T.A. James. "Coprosma niphophila". New South Wales Flora Online. Retrieved 12 September 2021.
  3. ^ "Coprosma niphophila". Vascular Plants Australian Plant Name Index (APNI). Retrieved 12 September 2021.